As a divorcing parent battling over custody, you may often fear that your child may decide they would rather live with the other parent or spouse. These concerns don’t end at the time of Final Judgement or resolution of your Custody case. Even once custody has been determined, parents may continue to worry as children…
When facing divorce, you may find yourself overwhelmed with the legal jargon used throughout the process. Add this frustration to the mounting stress and heightened emotion, and you may be left making poor decisions. While our firm is here to help guide you through the process and answer any questions you have, this guide can…
Generally No. Of course this answer is dependent upon whether or not you entered into an agreed upon settlement contract. If you and your spouse reached an agreement and that agreement was memorialized into a contract that was then approved by the Court, (often referred to as a Martial Settlement Contract) the short answer is…
The decision to divorce isn’t always cut and dry. While, in some cases, divorce is the best course of action, it remains a difficult decision. Only you know what is in your heart and the best way forward for you and your family. If you’re considering divorce, the following signs may help make your decision…
Contempt is a tool used by attorneys and Family Courts to compel parties to comply with previous court orders. This gives the court power to enforce Orders and Judgments granted during divorce and custody proceedings. Someone who violates or disobeys a court order, risks being held in contempt by the court. This can happen when…
If you’re facing divorce as a Rhode Island resident, you’ll need to be well versed on your rights and options regarding health insurance. Generally, one spouse can’t remove their partner from a shared health insurance plan until the divorce is final. However, what happens following the Final Judgment of Divorce is a different story. While…
How long has it been since you terminated your marriage? Have your circumstances changed since then? While your divorce may last forever, your divorce agreement can change over time. There are many reasons to consider modifying your divorce agreement. Some examples include: a significant change in income that will impact child support or alimony payments…
Once you’ve completed the process of going through a divorce, settling on child support, and agreeing to a parenting schedule, you’d think you can finally move forward and start your new life. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. When you’re facing the frustrating reality that your ex simply won’t comply with your legally binding agreements,…
Divorce cases involving children often require a court decision regarding which parent should have physical and/or legal responsibility for a child. Whether they granted joint or sole custody, physical custody (placement) designates where the child will actually live. The parent who the child resides with most of the time(at least 51%) is considered the placement…
When it comes to grandparents’ rights, Rhode Island law can be tricky to navigate. However, grandparents do have financial, visitation, and custody rights under certain circumstances. To utilize such rights, legal assistance might be necessary to help you take action. Grandparents today are frequently faced with decisions about what is best for their grandchildren under…